NFL Fisher, Titans are still talking

Coach keeping quiet about Young situation

Dallas Cowboys interim head coach Jason Garrett reacts after a touchdown by tight end Jason Witten in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. Dallas won 14-13.

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NASHVILLE -- Titans owner Bud Adams still has his coach in Jeff Fisher, and a quarterback in Vince Young. Fisher says talks are continuing in what he calls a complicated process.

Fisher did his weekly radio show Tuesday night as scheduled from a restaurant at a Nashville suburb. His job status has been in question since the Titans lost eight of their final nine games for a 6-10 record, but the NFL's uncertain labor situation could keep him around.

If Fisher stays, Young isn't expected to remain after a blowup with the coach in front of the team after a game Nov. 21.

"We didn't anticipate coming to any decisions or conclusions or solutions, if you will, today," Fisher said at the start of his show. "Talks have been ongoing. As I said yesterday, it's a process. It's a complicated process, and there's a lot of moving parts. We're all trusting that collectively we'll arrive at the best decision."

Fisher is under contract for 2011 at an estimated $6.5 million. Young is due a $4.25 million roster bonus on the 10th day of the new league year, whenever that starts. His salary for 2011 is $8.5 million.

The coach declined to comment on Young's status when asked repeatedly Monday, though he did say the franchise needs to address the quarterback position. Fisher said he will share his opinions on whether he wants Young back as a quarterback once a decision is made.

In other developments

Raiders dismissing Cable: The Oakland Raiders have told coach Tom Cable they are not picking up his option to bring him back next season.

The team announced the decision Tuesday night.

Cable had a 17-27 record since taking over from Lane Kiffin on an interim basis in 2008.

Bengals keep Lewis: Marvin Lewis agreed to an unspecified contract extension Tuesday that will make him the longest-tenured coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.

The Bengals are coming off a 4-12 season and have had only two winning records in the last 20 years -- both under Lewis, who is 60-69-1 in eight seasons, including losses in both playoff appearances.

"When you consider all things, looking forward and so forth, I think this is the right spot for me to be," Lewis said.

Cowboys coach decision nears: Jason Garrett may soon know whether his half-season audition was good enough to make him coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

Team owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show Tuesday morning that he could have a decision as soon as Tuesday afternoon. He added that "we probably won't be ready to talk about this until tomorrow sometime."

Titans sign Rolle: The Tennessee Titans have signed safety Myron Rolle and a handful of players to futures contracts for 2011.

Briefly: The San Francisco 49ers were given permission Tuesday to talk to Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson about their head coaching job. ... The Cleveland Browns plan to interview Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey and St. Louis offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. The Broncos also will interview Mularkey, on Friday in Atlanta. ... The Carolina Panthers plan to hold on to the No. 1 pick in the draft for the chance to take Andrew Luck, and are leaning toward hiring an NFL assistant coach to replace John Fox, owner Jerry Richardson said. ... Rookie running back Chris Ivory has been placed on injured reserve by the New Orleans Saints with a left foot injury.